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I have been thinking about my grandmother, Eva Zielinski Morgan, a lot lately. She died in April 2011 at the age of 101+. She would have been 102 years old that June. As I was thinking of all the family information she had told me over the years (and taking my walk down memory lane), that is when it hit me: I screwed up. Big time. What was I thinking? Read More »

You've heard me say it before but I'll say it again. I am amazed at the amount of information available to us in our genealogy research! Especially when fleshing out our Civil War ancestors. They left us quite a paper trail to follow. It's there even after 150 years and with a little perseverance we can follow that trail. So here's one more step on that path, using a really interesting site, as we continue to investigate the lives of our Civil War ancestors. Read More »

Out here in the West, roaming cattle, sheep, goats, wild horses and other livestock are a not so uncommon sight. Have you explored the possibility that these animals may carry a sign of your family history? If your genealogy brings you to cowboy country, then mosey on through the world of Livestock Branding with me. Read More »

Across the Pond is a new monthly column which will explore all aspects of researching ancestry and the lives of our ancestors in the United Kingdom. Read More »

In celebration of the wrap up of our first calendar year, we're highlighting YOUR favorite reads. Today we are presenting the Top 3 Guest Blog Posts. Read More »